Monday, September 13, 2004

Founding Quotes of Note IX

"An unlimited power to tax involves, necessarily, a power to destroy; because there is a limit beyond which no institution and no property can bear taxation." --John Marshall

Taxation was one of the factors that led us in our revolt against the British. I hope those in elected office ponder such facts, from time to time, and take them into account.

Remember "No taxation without representation!"?

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